Program and Policy Officer

Job Description

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Occupation: Projects Reference: VG/DFFH/00683313 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. THE ROLE As Program and Policy Officer, you will assist the delivery of services, programs and policies to support Victoria's unpaid carers. You will be involved in the delivery of key programs and initiatives that provide support to unpaid carers, including program management, evaluation and improvement. You will support stakeholder engagement and project work to implement key initiatives and track progress. You will be involved in research and data analysis to improve programs and service delivery to support carers, and provide expert input to key policy work. You will be a vibrant, agile and flexible team player, who maintains strong relationships and excels in supporting policy development and program delivery, data analysis and project work. As Program and Policy Officer, reporting to the Manager Carers, you will be part of a small team delivering key programs and projects that recognise, support and sustain Victorian unpaid carers across the state. Unpaid carers come from a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, and provide care and support to family members, friends and other community members who require care due to disability, terminal illness, mental health, or aged related care needs. Your key role responsibilities involve supporting the delivery, oversight and quality assurance of the Victorian Support for Carers Program and the development and implementation of the Victorian Carers Strategy. This includes supporting funding and submission processes, engagement with funded providers, collation and analysis of program and performance data, and engagement with carers, the sector and cross government stakeholders. More broadly, you will contribute to the work of the Community Inclusion, Veterans and Youth Branch in the Disability, Fairness and Emergency Management Division. HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. Please apply to submit your interest in this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr